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On location! Raising aspirations in Kirkby with Knowsley Borough of Culture and Gaia

The FoE Big ConversationFeb 09, 2022

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DotArt prize giving

DotArt prize giving

Edge Hill University are proud partners of the DotArt competition for schools in the Liverpool region. Hear from the winners about their experiences at the Royal Liver Building.
Jun 09, 202209:46
Changing systems and processes in the Early Years

Changing systems and processes in the Early Years

Changing systems and processes in the Early Years

Jun 07, 202214:53
Deaf awareness week

Deaf awareness week

Listen to fascinating insights from student Martha Ryan on her experiences as a deaf student.  Look out on the Faculty of Education Twitter account for short vlogs each day this week. 

You may also want to visit the National Deaf Children's Society which Martha highly recommends for quality support and resources. 

May 03, 202216:09
Game Changers and Trail Blazers

Game Changers and Trail Blazers

The Big Conversation captures thinking from across our community campus.  Today, 'Game Changers' brought together four trailblazing women for a very open panel discussion about their experiences, the current state of play and what they think the future holds for women in elite sport... and life in general! Hear how our partnership schools got involved and more snippets from the event. 

Apr 26, 202208:24
Rural school experiences

Rural school experiences

Hear from incoming Faculty of Education Engagement officer for EHU SU on his experiences of being a student teacher in a rural school.  

Apr 12, 202208:02
Dr Deborah Riding - gallery education

Dr Deborah Riding - gallery education

A masterclass in gallery education from Dr Deborah Riding - why and how should galleries be used as spaces for children and teachers for collaborative knowledge generation?

Mar 31, 202224:07
Tiger, tiger orange and black!

Tiger, tiger orange and black!

Join the wonderful children of Knowsley Village Primary School on their adventures at Knowsley Safari Park.

Mar 17, 202206:51
Going wild in FoE!

Going wild in FoE!

Today, we have some very special visitors to campus.  Hear all about how our partnership, colleagues and students are working together to tackle conservation with local pupils. 

Mar 03, 202208:25
On location! Raising aspirations in Kirkby with Knowsley Borough of Culture and Gaia

On location! Raising aspirations in Kirkby with Knowsley Borough of Culture and Gaia

The Faculty of Education have been working with schools across Knowsley to do some exciting work around climate change.  Some of the art work that children produced with colleagues across the Faculty was displayed in Kirkby Gallery before coming back to the Faculty foyer.  This episode will help you to hear the impact of this work directly from the children themselves!


Feb 09, 202206:45
Children's Mental Health Week in FoE

Children's Mental Health Week in FoE

Listen to Faculty External Relations and Communications Manager share some really exciting plans to celebrate Children's Mental Health week with the Tackling the Blues project.

Feb 02, 202203:06
Early Years Education Vlog

Early Years Education Vlog

In this podcast, Megan, Harriet and Mair talk to Professor Carol Robinson about her research in the field of Children's Rights. 

Feb 01, 202210:35